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What would the president’s tax returns show about his financial ties to foreign powers or other ethical issues? Is there a better way than disclosure of tax returns to get at such information? This new Brennan Center analysis explores these questions.

Americans agree that the campaign finance system is broken. The vast majority of Americans, whether liberal or conservative, Democrat or Republican, believe that the campaign finance system needs “fundamental changes,” or that it should be “completely rebuilt.” A primary concern for many is that the system is out of balance, with big money having far too much influence over policy, drowning out the voices of ordinary voters.

Americans of all political stripes are concerned about the fact that Russia attempted to interfere in the 2016 election. These events compel a thorough investigation, and various inquiries are already underway. Here's a comprehensive guide to different investigative mechanisms available to the legislative and executive branches.

The United States stands alone among modern democracies in stripping voting rights from millions of citizens on the basis of criminal convictions. This piece examines the historical roots of the laws behind this disenfranchisement.

Bipartisan momentum for criminal justice reform has been building for years, and a new pro-active agenda by the Brennan Center offers solutions that would keep crime rates low, provide support for law enforcement, and reduce the federal prison population.